Eye dryness treatment review

I usually suffer from severe dry eyes, so I finally couldn't endure it anymore and visited a nearby ophthalmology clinic.

Dry eye syndrome is broadly divided into two types.

One case involves abnormal tear secretion.

The other is a condition where the tear film is insufficient, causing tears to evaporate quickly.

In my case, I don't lack tears and there are no injuries to the cornea, but,

They said it is a type where the oil layer hardens, worsening dryness.

 

The effects are good, so these days many people are receiving Aqua IPL treatments.

At first, I was quite worried because the treatment was for the eyes, not the skin, and the cost was also a significant concern, so I was hesitating.

I heard that the benefits of the actual cost insurance apply, so I decided to receive treatment without any burden.

Since it varies by insurance company, you need to check. I confirmed with the insurance company and was able to apply the benefits, so I decided.

 

Dry eye syndrome is a condition where tear production decreases, causing the eyes to feel sore, blurry, and experiencing foreign body sensation and pain.

The balance of the tear film can be disrupted, leading to evaporation or a decrease in secretion for various reasons.

At this time, it is said that eye irritation, foreign body sensation, and dryness appear.
Even after air pollution, dry air, blepharitis, and cataract surgery

It is said that symptoms such as eye irritation, blurred vision, foreign body sensation and pain, bleeding, and decreased vision may occur.

 

Usually, my eyes feel dry or gritty, and I experience a foreign body sensation.
It appears foggy, overlapping, or shaky.
º 눈이 찔리거나 시린 통증이 느껴진다
A thread-like discharge keeps sticking to my eyes.

 

If you have 1 to 3 of the above symptoms, you may suspect early signs of dry eye syndrome.

 

I was affected by all four 😭

 

First, I underwent numerous tests starting with intraocular pressure and visual acuity examinations, followed by tear film assessment, meibomian gland measurement, macula examination, and optic nerve evaluation.

After the examination, I checked my eye condition once more through the monitor with the director.

 

 

This is a photo of my eye.

 

The top photo was taken because you showed a video and explained it to me, but it turned out to be very scary 😭

 

 

The test results for the tear film lipid layer thickness showed that the tear film should be about 0.3mm, but mine measured around 0.21 to 0.22, indicating a dry eye condition.

 

This is a result table measuring the extent of tear film breakup (right photo), and I confirmed that I have more redness, indicating that I am relatively dry.

It is said that the surface of the round circle should have mostly green tones rather than red tones to be considered not dry.

 

 

This is a photo of the upper eyelid.

 

The area marked with the yellow circle is hardened oil at the opening of the meibomian gland.
The oil layer caused the meibomian gland function to decline, leading to dry eye syndrome. I didn't realize it was this severe.

 

 

After cleansing and exfoliating, I applied heat therapy for about 5 minutes.

I applied a patch to my eye, put gel on my face, and received an AquaCell IPL treatment, which took less than 10 minutes.

 

After the laser procedure, I squeezed the Mybom gland area with my hand, and I thought it would hurt, but it didn't hurt.

 

 

They showed me the gauze that had the oil squeezed out, and it came out this much.

When did it accumulate and harden like this? 😭😭😭

 

My eyes feel refreshed and there's a slight stickiness, but it's only temporary and it gets better.

 

This is the appearance after the procedure. The photos keep surprising me 😭 Please understand that these are the after results.

It disappeared very neatly, didn't it?!

 

 

The next day, there was no disruption to my daily life, and I felt that my eyesight had become very clear.
My eyes were not dry or painful, and I bid farewell to tears that made my eyes feel cold.

 

I was advised that receiving treatment four times at two-week intervals is ideal, so I plan to continue treatment consistently.

 

 

Enduring isn't always the best course of action.

Getting treatment immediately when you're sick and recovering quickly is the best.